Juanita Kelley

Juanita M. (Preston) Kelley

on July 10, 2022, Juanita passed away at age 94.

Juanita was born on Nov. 8, 1927 in Little River, Kansas, to Elmer and Opal (Terry) Preston. Juanita grew up in Mount Hope, Kansas. She married Bert W. Kelley. They had 4 children.

Juanita enjoyed reading and gardening. Her family was her greatest joy.

Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Bert W. Kelley; her parents, Elmer and Opal Preston; and her son, Bert L. Kelley.

Juanita is survived by her children, Diane (Byron) Bredeson; Debra Kent; Patti (Tim) Thome; grandchildren, Kristi (Glen) White; Ryan Bredeson; Nichole (Adam) Eshelbrenner; Kyle (Kate) Thome; Kale (Danielle) Thome; Grant O. Kelley; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Juanita's Celebration of Life will be held 2 pm, Sunday, July 31st at the Kechi City Building Community Room in Kechi, Kansas.